Terrain Parks

The purpose of Crested Butte's terrain park program is to provide riders and skiers with a higher fun factor than they could find on typical groomed or natural terrain. Learning is fun and finishing your day safely is fun, so we emphasize education, safety, and progression throughout all of our park offerings. We encourage all park users to clearly understand the Smart Style model. Be sure to check out our Safety Page for more details! Crested Butte Mount...

Mountain Club

With the goal of inspiring your passion, the Crested Butte
Mountain Club provides convenience, personalized and unique access to the
resort and camaraderie among friends and family. The Club membership plan is
designed to offer a full range of exclusive services and amenities. Not only
will you enjoy the club, but you can extend privileges to your family and
guests.
All members receive special pricing at CBMR rental, retail,
restaurants and ski sch...

Adventure Park

Evolution Bike Park

Crested Butte’s Signature Mountain Lodge Property
Located in the heart of the Crested Butte Mountain Resort
base area – just steps from the ski lifts, hiking and biking as well as
shopping, ski area services and restaurants – Mountaineer Square is an
excellent “base camp” for your winter sk...

Slopeside Luxury Accommodations in a Relaxed, Refined Setting Located at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort, just steps from outdoor and village pursuits, the Elevation Hotel & Spa features a modern mountain luxury experience with warm service and a relaxed pace. Our newest amenities include an evening turndown service as well...

Hotel Rooms & Suites
The Grand Lodge Crested Butte features 226 oversized hotel rooms and spacious suites to accommodate all types of travelers. Every room is surprisingly affordable and includes comforts and conveniences to make your stay ideal, any time of the year. Each room at the Grand Lodge is equipped with a ceiling fan, box...

Located just 100
yards from the main Silver Queen quad lift. These units offer condominium
conveniences in a hotel-like setting. The Plaza is an easy walk to the
action packed base area and features an array of amenities including elevators,
on-site check-in, restaurant and bar, daily housekeeping services, covered
parking and two ...

About Crested Butte

There are few places remaining that can be called a true Colorado ski town. Crested Butte is considered a holdout, retaining its small town charm and the adventurous soul that it has always had. Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning, you immediately feel a difference that sets Crested Butte apart from other mountain locations. With no traffic lights or chain stores and people who openly celebrate life every day, the genuine nature of...

Getting Here

Getting Around

Crested Butte's transportation network renders a hassle free vacation. Besides an excellent local taxi service, Crested Butte has one of the best ski town shuttle systems around. Enjoy the mountain, town, and nightlife and let someone else do the driving.

Season Passes

Military Passes

Reduced price tickets are for valid for active military, retired military, their legal dependents and Department of Defense employees. Military Season Passes are available to active military personnel and their dependents only. nbsp; A valid military or Department of Defense id must be presented for each ticket holder at the lift ticket window when pre-purchased voucher is redeemed when purchasing tickets from the window. In the case of dependent chi...

Business Passes

2012-2013 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Business Pases will be offered through the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce. 2012-2013 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Business Pases will be offered through the Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce.

Ski & Ride School

We've got secrets to share. Crested Butte Ski & Ride School's award-winning instructors can't keep a secret. Their expertise and local knowledge give you just the right tip and insight to take your skiing or boarding to the next level. Whether you are learning to ski for the first time or are interested in taking it to the next level with one of our Extremes with Ease Workshops, our Ski & Ride School is sure to improve your time on the hill.

Rentals

Conveniently located slope side, the Crested Butte Rental and Demo center offers great service, a great location and top notch ski and snowboard gear. As your leading rental shop for the latest equipment from Nordica, Burton, Rossignol, Atomic, Salomon and more we now offer package deals specially designed for each level of skiing and snowboarding to get the most out of your gear and take you to the next level on the slopes.

For Beginners

Mountain Sports Team

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is pleased to offer its sixth season of comprehensive mountain sports programs that are accessible to a wide variety of athletes, from kids learning to ski and ride to driven student athletes. CBMST offers various levels of participation beginning with weekend development programs to full-time, competitive based programming. Mountain Sports Team Registration
CBMST Development Programs focus on bringing kids exhibitin...

Ski With An Olympian

This is the perfect opportunity to ski with one of the biggest icons in the skiing world, Crested Butte local, Wendy Fisher. This is the perfect opportunity to ski privately or in a group with one of the biggest icons in the skiing world.

Summer Activities

There's a saying in the mountains that says, "I came for the winter, but I stayed because of the summer." Come summer time, the trails, rivers and peaks surrounding Crested Butte explode with a bevy of activity. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, golfing or just basking in the Colorado sun are just a few of the things that one can enjoy when the snow melts.
Check out everything we have to offer. Whether it's on the mountain or off, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Dining

The adventure in Crested Butte doesn't just stop at the on-mountain experience. The sense of exploration continues off the slopes with some of the most diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants and nightlife found in any ski town. From sushi to sandwiches and everything in between, the choices of great places to dine and variety of food types is amazing. For a small town like this to have three locations for sushi, six great pizza places, and more than thirty bars is hard to believe.

Nightlife

The adventure in Crested Butte doesn't just stop at the on-mountain experience. The sense of exploration continues off the slopes with some of the most diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants and nightlife found in any ski town. From sushi to sandwiches and everything in between, the choices of great places to dine and variety of food types is amazing. For a small town like this to have three locations for sushi, six great pizza places, and more than thirty bars is hard to believe.

Shopping

The shopping is also an adventurous undertaking with small specialty shops and galleries to explore, each one distinct in its offerings and style. Your adventure begins the moment you arrive in Crested Butte and continues as you get to know the people and discover this special place that brings out the colorful, brighter more adventurous you.

Spa

Overview

Crested Butte has long been recognized as the last great Colorado Ski Town. Words like authentic, genuine, unpretentious and fun come to mind again and again after visiting this spectacular valley. Group events in Crested Butte are unforgettable because of our unmatched surroundings and outstanding celebrations. It is the perfect setting to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life- and reconnect with family, friends and colleagues.

Weddings

Crested Butte's breathtaking landscape offers the perfect backdrop for your special day. Spectacular views combine with unique reception venues, professional catering staff, and first class lodging to help you manage all the details of your wedding.

Meetings

Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, Crested Butte is a refreshing change. You can feel the vitality of this great Colorado ski town as you wander through the quaint, Victorian, national historic district with its choices for fine dining, brew pubs, shopping and nightlife.

School & Youth Group

Crested Butte Mountain Resort has been hosting church and youth groups for many years offering a fantastic value, a safe resort and town and a memorable trip. With fantastic properties such as the Plaza Condos, Paradise Condos and the Grand Lodge in conjunction with ample meeting space for nightly meetings CBMR can host the ideal trip for your church or youth group.

Ski Clubs

Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, Crested Butte is a refreshing change. You can feel the vitality of this great Colorado ski town as you wander through the quaint, Victorian, national historic district with its choices for fine dining, bars, shopping and nightlife.

Rentals

Summer Activities

There's a saying in the mountains that says, "I came for the winter, but I stayed because of the summer." Come summer time, the trails, rivers and peaks surrounding Crested Butte explode with a bevy of activity. Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, golfing or just basking in the Colorado sun are just a few of the things that one can enjoy when the snow melts.
Check out everything we have to offer. Whether it's on the mountain or off, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Mountain Adventure Camps

Dining

The adventure in Crested Butte doesn't just stop at the on-mountain experience. The sense of exploration continues off the slopes with some of the most diverse and distinctive bars, restaurants and nightlife found in any ski town. From sushi to sandwiches and everything in between, the choices of great places to dine and variety of food types is amazing. For a small town like this to have three locations for sushi, six great pizza places, and more than thirty bars is hard to believe.

Dining

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The Woodstone Grille

Located in The Grand Lodge. Start the day with a generous breakfast buffet. At the end of the day, rest by the fire with your favorite drink and enjoy a casual dinner suited for the whole family. Open daily 7 am - 10:30 am and 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Butte 66 Roadhouse & Grille

Located in Treasury Building Upper Level. Come try the new menu featuring fresh smoked items, salads and sandwiches all with a southwest flair. Soak in the sunshine on the best deck in the Butte. Open daily for lunch and après ski 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Uley's Cabin

Located at the bottom of Twister Lift, The Ice Bar at Uley's Cabin serves gourmet lunches daily and signature drinks outside at their legendary bar made out of ice, starting December 12. Plus, enjoy a starlit sleigh ride to a charming cabin in the woods, then delight in a 5 course gourmet dinner, starts December 18th. Lunch and Dinner Reservations accepted. Make a reservation now on OpenTable.

The Store + Deli

Conveniently located in the heart of beautiful Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado, Treasury Liquors & The Store have what you need. Just steps away from the base area, Transit Center, The Grand Lodge, and Mountaineer Square, we are Mt. Crested Butte’s one stop shops!

Avalanche Bar & Grill

Located at the ski area in Mt. Crested Butte, the Avalanche Bar & Grill features relaxing lunches, après ski, and delicious dinners. The homemade clam chowder and chili, half pound burgers, smoked salmon salad, fish and chips, spinach manicotti, and caramel apple crisp are just a smidgen of the menu's collection of comfort foods. Don't forget the Rugrats. The Avalanche has a kids menu too. Take-out, eat in, or enjoy a hot toddy after a cool day on the slopes. Happy Hour is from 3-7pm daily. Open Daily 10:30 a.m.- 9:30 p.m.

A Daily Dose

The juice & smoothie bar has everything you need to get started on the right foot. There are plenty of snacks and sandwiches to grab for your adventure on the go. Stop in for a delicious recovery shake with peanut butter, chocolate, spinach and protein.

Bacchanale

Bacchanale is a modest Italian restaurant. Their fresh and light menu will re-introduce you to simple flavors, colorful salads, artisan flatbreads and handmade specialties. Make it 'your everyday place'.

Bakery & Brown Labrador Pub

Located Slopeside at the base area. The Brown Lab Pub and Bakery provides a great pre-ski breakfast stop or a great smoke-free après ski place with excellent food and drinks they’ve been serving for over a decade.

Brick Oven Pizzeria & Pub

Enjoy 30 craft beers on tap. Featuring pizza-by-the-slice, deep dish and thin crust specialty pizzas. Gluten-free crust and non-dairy cheese available. Freshly made subs, fried appetizers, delicious big, juicy burgers, a kids menu and the best salad bar in town with over 30 fresh items to choose from. Bring the family and watch your favorite sports on one of their large HDTVs. Lunch and dinner served everyday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Dine in, take out, take and bake and as always, FREE DELIVERY on all menu items.

Bonez

Bonez is Crested Butte's newest Mexican restaurant featuring an exciting collection of Mexican entrees, street tacos, and Crested Butte's largest tequila selection. Have a fresh squeezed margarita at one of Crested Butte's oldest historic bars, grab a seat at the 20 foot community table and enjoy house made chips, fresh salsa, queso blanco or their famous D.I.Y. guacamole. Save $1 during happy hour every day from 3 -5:30 p.m. Located in the newly renovated historic powerhouse building at 130 Elk Avenue. Open daily 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. www.BONEZ.co 970.349.5118

Coal Creek Grill

Coal Creek Grill serves delicious breakfast, lunch, après ski, and dinner. Located in the heart of downtown right across from the "Old Town Hall Bus Stop" in the lobby of the Historic Forest Queen Hotel (est 1881). Known for burgers, salads, trout and ridiculously yummy appetizers. Kids eat free with an adult dinner entrée purchase. Check out the menu at coalcreekgrill.com. Opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast. Has an awesome daily happy hour.

Donitas

The Cantina serves flavorful homemade Mexican food at affordable prices in a friendly, fun atmosphere. Kids are always welcome. Tasty entrees include fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas and the gourmet nightly dinner specials.serve many varieties of fresh lime juice top-shelf MARGARITAS. The chunky salsa is the best in the West. Rated one of the top twelve Colorado “Hot Spots” according to the Denver Post. Dinner served nightly. Large groups are always welcome and reservations are accepted for groups of 10 or more.

Elk Ave Prime

They serve U.S.D.A Prime Steaks, fresh seafood, wild game and much more. Watch the game on the biggest HD screen in Crested Butte. Choose from 16 draft beers and the most extensive wine selection in the Valley. One of the largest venues in Crested Butte ideal for private parties. Serving dinner nightly. Accepting reservations.

Ginger Cafe

Ginger Café offers pan-Asian delights including Thai, Indian and their own fusion creations. They serve farm fresh organic produce and meat, ensuring their dishes are the freshest and of the highest quality. The full bar includes many popular signature cocktails including the mango-ginger mojito and house-infused finfer martini. Open daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Iron Horse Tap

Located inside the Plaza. The food is American cuisine, comfort food classics using only the finest ingredients available. They have a kid friendly menu and dinning room making this a family favorite but don’t be mistaken, the bar is fully stocked with fine liquors and Colorado brews on tap! Monday is Taco Night! Open Wednesday— Monday 4 p.m. to close.

Izzy's

Breakfast and Lunch joint famous for their specialties that include French toast on homemade challah, lakte reubens, breakfast bagels, wraps, pancakes, soups and deli sandwiches. Serving fresh-baked bagels, muffins, and cookies. Plus if you are in a hurry stop by Lil Izzy's for grab and go meals.

Le Bosquet

Since 1976 ...and just getting better. Breathtaking views and mouth watering food. All natural meats, chicken and wild fish as well as vegetarian entrees, crisp salads, great soups, a variety of appetizers and break-your-diet desserts. Contemporary French

Lil's Sushi Bar & Grill

Crested Butte's one and only sushi bar. Open 7 nights a week at 5:30 p.m. and offer happy hour every night at the bar and sushi bar from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. It is a casual 'family friendly' restaurant that promises to provide you with an incredible dining experience. Besides sushi, they offer an array of seafood and meat entrees, as well as, options for kids! Reservations recommended but not necessary.

Marchitelli's Gourmet Noodle

Join your host Michael for traditional, regional, Italian cuisine passed down to Michael from his grandmother. In their cozy, relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy dishes ranging from unique pasta and sauce combinations to seafood, veal, chicken and elk. Homemade desserts and a full bar and wine list. Open Nightly from 5 p.m. Reservations recommended.

McGill's

Serving fantastic breakfasts and excellent lunches with a creative twist. Try the best malts, shakes and floats in town from their old school soda fountain. Serving Bloody Marys, mimosas, beer, wine and more. Open early and serving full breakfast all day! Offering daily breakfast, lunch and dessert specials. Dine-in or take-out. Opens at 6 p.m.

Mikey's Pizza

Offering pizza by the slice, specialty pies, pasta, oven baked sandwiches, fresh salads, a variety of desserts and appetizers. Also serve breakfast all day with fatty breakfast burritos and egg sandwiches. Located near the skate park and Nordic Center. Full menu found at mikeyspizza.net. Delivery or take-out.

Montanya Distillers

Montanya Distillers, makers of fine aged rums in the Colorado Mountains is open year around to public of all ages. Drinking activities require you to be over the age of 21. There are tastings, distillery tours, bottle sales, merchandise, live music, cocktails and light appetizers. Open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Paradise

New location, even better food. French toast, pancakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns … all the good stuff. Delicious Bloody Mary's piled high with fixins and espresso drinks are new additions to the menu. They’re open year-round, off-season and on with an outdoor patio when the weather calls for it. Serving breakfast and lunch daily, except for Sundays when it's breakfast all day!

Pitas in Paradise

Gyros, fresh made hummus and baba gannoush, Greek and tahini salads, and the town's best fries! Great bar menu with burgers, sliders, and chicken wings. Finish with a delectable homemade dessert like the baklava or decadent milkshake! Serving lunch and dinner every day starting at 11 a.m. Great happy hour from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. plus there are 4 big screen TVs to watch your favorite sports.

Ryce Asian Bistro

Born from more than 40 years of combined restaurant experience, Ryce brings the best and greatest variety of Asian foods to Crested Butte. Specialties from Japan, China, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as sakes, champagne, and creative martinis; a casual atmosphere. Open daily, lunch and dinner.

Soupcon Bistro

Soupcon is a romantic petite bistro. They feature traditional French technique using local ingredients married with the finest cuisine from around the world. Place a reservation Monday through Saturday for an unforgettable experience in one of the most picturesque settings in the country.

Third Bowl

Truly homemade ice cream, made from scratch, in small batches, here in Crested Butte. They offer a mix of traditional and inovative flavors, as well as non-dairy ice creams and sorbets. They use hormone-free milk and cream and as many local and organic ingredients as possible. Winter hours are 1 pm - 9 pm

The Gas Cafe

Basically, this is Crested Butte’s fast food joint. Enjoy hot breakfast and lunch sandwiches ready to go. If you’re in a hurry to hit the slopes or get your morning activity started, there’s no better spot. Stop in, check it out and you’ll wish you had a Gas Cafe in your neighborhood. It’s is also open for lunch until 4 p.m

The Guild Café

Open 7-5 daily (Food 8am-3pm) and home to First Ascent Coffee Roasters and
Mountain Oven Organic Bakery, we provide fully organic brunch as well as
house-roasted coffees. First Ascent roasts coffee onsite and offers a variety
of brewing methods, including a full espresso bar and single-origin SteamPunk
siphon machines. With an emphasis on quality, we also press our own vegan nut
milks, make our own chai concentrate, and provide a wide selection of organic
teas. Mountain Oven uses local, organic ingredients to create an evolving
breakfast and lunch menu, featuring pastries, sandwiches, and gluten-free
options. For our baked goods, we stone-grind our own whole-grain flours and use
a sourdough culture as a natural leavener for optimal nutrition and flavor. Our
bread is hand-shaped, canvas proofed, baked on stones, and made with love.

The Last Steep

The Last Steep is a bar & grill. Their specialties include freshly made salads and wraps, creative sandwiches, burgers & seafood, fine desserts and the coldest beer in town! The Last Steep will also take care of those late night, no-food blues so please stop by or give us a call for current kitchen hours. Don't forget to check the chalkboard specials and the build-your-own-bloody-bar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday & Sunday. Voted the Best Bloody Mary by Crested Butte locals and the Crested Butte News!

Wooden Nickel - Bar and Steakhouse

Great steaks and historic Crested Butte are brought together at the iconic Wooden Nickel. One of a few remaining original ski-town bars, the Nickel is known for serving the best steaks in town since 1981. The Nickel specializes in USDA Prime graded, tender Filet Mignon, N.Y. Strip, Rib Eyes, and famous, succulent Prime Rib. The menu also feature Elk Tenderloin, Rack of Elk, Alaskan King Crab, BBQ Pork Ribs, Pork and Lamb Chops, fresh grilled seafood, fresh garden salads, the largest and best buffalo burgers, chicken fried steak, and so much more. There are a variety of Surf and Turf specials nightly. The historic bar offers a wide range of martinis, liquors, and a select wine list. Enjoy a night out a Crested Butte's oldest steakhouse. Classic- yet casual. Open daily and year around. Accepts reservations.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

For dessert, or for a snack, come indulge in the most delicious chocolates or ice cream. Pick from some great sweet treats, including fudge, peanut butter buckets, peanut brittle, and more. Open daily.